KIND WORDS

HARSH REMARKS

• No one to race with

• Not a hill-climber

• More expensive than
most 125s

in Europe and install the various trademark Husky items. It
got the unified subframe and airbox, the white bodywork,
the 2.9-gallon fuel tank, and the slightly softer suspension
settings. The motor itself isn’t that different from the one
in the KTM 125SX motocross bike. It’s a case-reed two-stroke with a Boyesen reed and a mechanical power valve.

Unlike the motocross bike, it has a wide-ratio six-speed

WHY IT’S HERE

This was an easy bike to bring into America. Right now,
the most common criticism facing Husqvarna is that they
are no different from KTM motorcycles. The two lines
are now owned by the same entity, and share so much
that the models are almost indistinguishable. But not this
one. KTM doesn’t sell a 125 off-road bike in America.
Historically, that slice of the market is very small. But, it’s
big enough for Husky, especially since there’s no one else

HUSQVARNATE125

The state-of-the-art 125 motor still has a carb and a case
reed. The Husky has envolved internally and is much more
pleasant than the 125s of old.